FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Columbia Transit
(573)874-7282
transit@gocolumbiamo.com

Columbia Public Works
(573) 874-7250

Road closure on Walnut continues, four buses to re-route

COLUMBIA, MO (October 18, 2012) -

Walnut which has been closed between College and Orr since Monday, Oct. 15 will remain closed until Friday, Oct. 19. The closure due to construction was scheduled to conclude Wednesday evening. The project requiring the closure is storm water utility work associated with the Short Street parking garage that is now expected to be completed by mid-day Friday.

Four Columbia Transit bus routes are affected by this closure. The 107 FastCAT Express, 102 East, 103 North East, and 104 South East routes will continue to run on detours. Passengers can expect delays on these routes.

Bus stops within the detoured areas will not be in service during this time. Passengers should catch the desired buses at the nearest active bus stop. For detailed route and bus stop information, passengers can call the Columbia Transit customer service line at 573-874-7282 or visit www.gocolumbiamo.com/publicworks/transit.